Spanish lorry drivers plan a scheduled series of strikes

Spanish lorry and bus drivers will launch a series of strikes from 28 October to demand better retirement conditions due to the dangerous nature of their profession, was announced on Monday by Spain’s two largest unions, CC.OO. and UGT, which together claim to represent 70% of the sector.

In 2024, Spain changed its retirement age, and now the Spanish wishing to retire must be at least 66 years and 6 months old. At a press conference, union leaders highlighted the risks associated with drivers of that age. They state that the current retirement age fails to recognise the strenuous and dangerous nature of the job, which they claim significantly increases the likelihood of work-related accidents.

The planned strikes will take place on several dates: 28 October, 11 November, 28 November, 29 November, 5 December, and 9 December. If their demands are not met, the drivers will start an indefinite strike on 23 December.

Source: trans.info